Hey Team!
Hope everyone was safe over the Holiday Weekend and took time remember and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. We’re back in full swing here at the office now as we cruise into Summer Weather! Keep an eye out for pop-up showers and thunderstorms while you’re out and about, traveling and showing!
Severe Weather Safety Tips for Rector Hayden Agents
It’s that time of year in Kentucky when we need to be prepared for sever weather and pop-up showers. Don’t wait until the severe weather is here to prepare! We’ve come up with a quick list of safety tips for Rector Hayden – check it out!
- HAVE A CELL PHONE CHARGER WITH YOU ALWAYS! There are many great tips for preparing for severe weather emergencies, but thanks to newer technology all of your needs can be met with a charged phone. Keep a car charger in your vehicle and/or a backup wall charger. You can use your smartphone to:
- See local weather reports, radar, watches, and warnings – listen to radio/news reports or alerts
- Map your location to see if you are in the area of the county under the warning
- Give you directions to safe spaces
- Alert others of your location or call for Emergency Services
- PREP YOUR VEHICLE WITH AN EMERGENCY KIT – It’s always a good idea, year round, to have an emergency kit in your vehicle. Whether you’re showing property or heading to the office, staying smart and being prepared will always be worth the investment.
- Flashlight
- Extra Blanket or Towels
- Moist-towelettes, hand wipes, sanitizer
- Pliers, Wrench, Hammer – these basic tools can do many things!
- BE WEATHER AWARE – Keep in mind these basic tips for when severe weather strikes!
- THUNDERSTORMS/DOWNPOUR
- If you are driving, and rain obstructs your ability to see – pull over safely as far to the shoulder as possible and put your hazard lights on. Wait for the heavy rain to pass, cover your self if hail or debris is present.
- If you can hear thunder, you are at risk for a lightening strike. Lightening can travel far from a thunderstorm and strike even with blue sky overhead. Avoid outdoor inspections, showings, if there is thunder in the area.
- TORNADO/HIGH WINDS
- Seek shelter in a sturdy building on the lowest level. Cover your head to protect yourself from debris.
- If you are driving, try to get to a nearby structure. Do not take shelter under an overpass – the force of wind increases here and can be very unsafe.
- Remember, Tornadoes can form and be on the ground even if you cannot see them.
- FLASH FLOODING
- It all takes 2 feet of water to float away most cars – Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
- THUNDERSTORMS/DOWNPOUR
★ This Week’s Calendar ★
- ☆ THURSDAY — Coffee Times w/ Donna
- 10am – 11am
- ☆ THURSDAY — Tech Training w/ John Bell
- 11am – Noon
- ☆ THURSDAY — Career Seminar
- 5:30pm
- ☆ FRIDAY — Focus Group and Blessings Bakery
- 10am – 11am
Birthdays this week!
- Amy Virgin – May 27
- Rick Scott – May 29
- Sherry Thompson – May 30
- Ryan Smith – May 31
Happy #RHRAnniversary!
 Lisa Dickens – 4 Years |
 Tracey Gdovka – 10 years  |
 Andrew Salsman – 1 Year |
Agent Announcements
John Sanders and Gary Denton are holding a silent auction. For more information see one of their flyers available in the Lexington office – or email either agent for details.